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Student of Month for February 2015

Meghan Darling ( DS’13)

Meghan is a senior student in the equine massage therapy program. She is a hardworking individual who strives to learn and succeed in this challenging program. She has been nominated by the staff for her friendliness and punctuality.

Meghan is also fond of other four legged creatures including her kitten Luna and her dog Maya. She enjoys Western riding for the “comfy saddles” and is enjoying working with an adorable Standardbred mare for her Case Study on Lumbar Myositis. You should ask her about her progress!

Congratulations Meghan!

Cheryl Samson

Dean

Tara Waldron is a current student enrolled in the Human Massage Therapy Program at D’Arcy Lane Institute. She is in her first year of the program, working hard and enjoying her experience. Tara is also involved with the organization, writing of and publication of our monthly Student Newsletter. Tara wanted to share her story and what led to her decision to pursue a career as a Registered Massage Therapist.

She writes:

My name is Tara, I am 25 years old, and started the D’Arcy Lane Human course in September 2014. Starting from the beginning as to why I chose to become a RMT … it started way […]

It was a spooktacular Wednesday, October the 29th at D’Arcy Lane as staff and students participated in some Halloween fun! Events included a costume contest, pumpkin carving, apple bobbing and pass the ring. Here are a few highlights of the day …

Apple Bobbing!

Pass the ring …

Some of our students’ amazing costumes.

One of the many wonderful […]

Since the Ontario Board of Regents began regulating massage therapy in 1919, our profession has grown considerably. As we continue to define our place within the healthcare system, the need for credible massage therapy research also grows. Research is a powerful tool that can drive our profession forward through further exploration of the effects of massage therapy, ensuring both its safety and effectiveness and by helping to open a dialogue with other healthcare professionals. Research is supported by our regulatory College through the Massage Therapy Research Fund which seeks to “fund high quality research in the field of massage therapy to support evidence-based practice of massage therapy.” (www.cmto.com) With the need for more […]

Colin is a current student at D’Arcy Lane Institute studying to become a Registered Massage Therapist. He is also a personal trainer and Level-1 Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist. His personal philosophy is that every human being has virtually unlimited athletic potential, and his job is to help you discover it. Colin uses a combination of strength and stability training as well as the Stretch to Win-Fascial Stretch Therapy system to both dramatically increase range of motion, decrease pain, as well as improve overall functional movement. Clients can expect positive outcomes in their fitness, as well as a safe training environment.

Stretch to Win – Fascial Stretch Therapy® (STW-FST®) is not your typical stretching routine. It is completely painless, relaxing, and very […]

Community outreach is a supervised practical program for the benefit of our students to reinforce and acquire further experience in the development of their skills and knowledge in massage therapy. Students must complete 100 hours of outreach before graduating from our Massage Therapy Program.

Outreach is both an enjoyable and educational experience for our students. They occur in a variety of settings including work environments, festivals, community athletic events and at the school. This provides our students the opportunity to practice their skills in different environments. Outreach events also benefit our community by having the students provide massage to the participants.